Catoogan, Municipality of Bontoc, Province of Southern Leyte
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Visayas |
| Region | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) |
| Province | Southern Leyte |
| Municipality | Bontoc |
| Postal code | 6604 |
| Population (2020) | 291 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Leyte |
| Coordinates | 10.3668, 124.8984 (10° 22' North, 124° 54' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 237.0 meters (777.5 feet) |
Catoogan is a barangay in the municipality of Bontoc, in the province of Southern Leyte. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 291. This represented 0.98% of the total population of Bontoc.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Catoogan in the 2015 Census was 353 broken down into 81 households or an average of 4.36 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 56 | 5.75 | |
| 276 | 56 | 4.93 | |
| 336 | 56 | 6.00 | |
| 350 | 80 | 4.38 | |
| 351 | 74 | 4.74 | |
| 353 | 81 | 4.36 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Catoogan is 10 to 14, with 50 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 5 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 8 | 2.27% |
| 1 to 4 | 41 | 11.61% |
| 5 to 9 | 49 | 13.88% |
| 10 to 14 | 50 | 14.16% |
| 15 to 19 | 38 | 10.76% |
| 20 to 24 | 16 | 4.53% |
| 25 to 29 | 8 | 2.27% |
| 30 to 34 | 14 | 3.97% |
| 35 to 39 | 21 | 5.95% |
| 40 to 44 | 19 | 5.38% |
| 45 to 49 | 22 | 6.23% |
| 50 to 54 | 12 | 3.40% |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 2.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 10 | 2.83% |
| 65 to 69 | 14 | 3.97% |
| 70 to 74 | 9 | 2.55% |
| 75 to 79 | 5 | 1.42% |
| 80 and over | 7 | 1.98% |
| Total | 353 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Catoogan fell from 322 in 1990 to 291 in 2020, a decrease of 31 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a negative growth rate of 3.98%, or a decrease of 62 people, from the previous population of 353 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 322 | – | |
| 276 | -2.85% | |
| 336 | 4.31% | |
| 350 | 0.56% | |
| 351 | 0.10% | |
| 353 | 0.11% | |
| 291 | -3.98% |
Location
Catoogan is situated at approximately 10.3668, 124.8984, in the island of Leyte. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 237.0 meters or 777.5 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Catoogan shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.